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  • Keesler nurses selected to prestigious programs

    Two Keesler nurses have been selected for prestigious programs.Col. Dwayne Wilhite, perioperative nursing master clinician with the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, was named military perioperative nurse consultant to the Air Force surgeon general. First Lt. Bethany Casper, an 81st MSGS registered

  • Classes seek to build relationships, reduce stress

    Keesler's Family Advocacy Program is offering classes targeting a diverse range of relationship skills that family advocacy outreach manager Paula Spooner says "are arguably our greatest protective factor against excessive stress.""1-2-3 Magic!" will be conducted April 3, 10, 14 and 21. Spooner

  • Dental technician accepted into hygienist course

    Tech. Sgt. Claudia Holcomb, 81st Dental Squadron, is one of eight Air Force dental technicians accepted to attend a two-year registered dental hygienist course as part of the Air Force Dental Hygiene Training Scholarship Program.In 2003, the Air Force entered into joint educational agreements with

  • Opportunities exist to help tell Keesler's story

    Keesler Public Affairs is responsible for championing the Air Force story. To do that, the PA team relies on many other people to bring Keesler's story to the public.For military members and civilians who enjoy public speaking, the speakers bureau and mission briefers are always in demand. If you'd

  • Keesler medics resuscitate firefighter's heart

    "If this had happened anywhere else, he may not have survived."This is how 81st Medical Group Commander Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum summed up the actions by the Keesler Hospital staff credited with saving the life of a Biloxi firefighter March 14.Fire Capt. Kevin Landrum and eight other Biloxi

  • Major accident exercise tests Keesler's readiness

    Keesler exhibited its response capability while conducting a Major Accident Response Exercise Monday.A MARE can simulate a variety of events such as an aircraft crash, a hazardous spill, a terrorist attack or an explosion.In this MARE, Keesler personnel responded to a simulated scenario in which a